Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Eligibility For Skilled Resident Visa (If you are inside Australia):

This information is for the following applicants:

• Skilled – Recognized Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders
• Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders.

Use the table below to assess your eligibility. You must meet all of the basic eligibility requirements and pass the points test.

Basic eligibility requirements:

Select the links in the table to read each of the basic eligibility requirements. Use the second column as a checklist to tick each basic eligibility requirement you can meet.

Points test:

The points test pass mark for this visa is 120 points. If you score less than 120 points, your application will be refused. Click on the link below to find the max points allocated to each major factor and how can you achieve them. Also read the evidence document that you need to provide while applying for Independent Skilled (Residence)Visa.

• Age points
• IELTS Points
• Nominated Skill Occupation Points
• Specific Work Experience Points
• Australian Work Experience
• Australian Qualification Points
• Occupation In Demand-Job Offer Points
• Australian Community Language Points
• Regional Australia Study Points
• Partner Skills Points

No Points Awarded For:

• Qualifications closely related to nominated occupation
• Skills assessment
• Eligible visa
• Location
• Health
• Character
• Australian Values Statement

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